Bills · HR 6175
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6175Crime and Law Enforcement
End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts how local justice systems operate and how federal tax dollars are distributed. If passed, it would force states and local governments to abandon specific "cashless bail" policies, which some argue improve fairness by not penalizing people who can't afford bail, while others contend it compromises public safety by releasing individuals who might pose a risk or not return to court.
The bill could lead to significant changes in criminal justice practices across the country. If states and localities choose to keep their cashless bail policies, they would lose federal funding for a broad range of essential programs, potentially leading to cuts in services that benefit communities, such as crime prevention, support for victims, workforce training, and legal assistance for the poor. Conversely, if they change their policies to maintain federal funding, it would mean a return to, or expansion of, financial requirements for pre-trial release, which could increase jail populations and put a greater financial burden on defendants.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits federal grant money from being given to states and local governments that allow people to be released before trial without paying bail, either on their own promise or through an unsecured bond.
This is the core mechanism to end "cashless bail" practices by attaching a financial consequence for non-compliance.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Attorney General to annually identify states and local governments that use these cashless bail practices.
This establishes the process for enforcing the funding prohibition and ensures ongoing oversight.
PROVISION 03
Requires federal agencies to cut off funding from specific grant programs to identified states and local governments within 90 days of notification.
This outlines the direct consequence of non-compliance, impacting a wide range of federally funded programs.
PROVISION 04
Specifies a broad list of "covered grant programs" whose funding would be withheld, including justice grants, social services, and educational aid.
This indicates the significant financial leverage the federal government would exert and the wide-ranging impact on state and local services.
PROVISION 05
Allows for the reinstatement of funding if a state or local government stops allowing cashless bail practices.
This provides a path for jurisdictions to regain federal funds if they change their policies.
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R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6175
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6175Crime and Law Enforcement
End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
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READING
3 min
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